Work Placement Scheme

Work Placement Scheme

The Work Placement Scheme is aimed at providing training to participants following a course offered by Jobsplus, which includes a practical component. The Work Placement Scheme gives Jobsplus’ trainees the opportunity to acquire both theoretical and practical training. The duration of the Work Placement Scheme is of a maximum of 26 weeks, on an average of 30 hours/week. The on-the-job training will take place at the employer’s premises with whom the trainee is placed. The hours trainees have to perform is set by Jobsplus, although trainees are allowed a degree of attendance flexibility ranging approximately between 20 hours to 40 hours per week. The classroom training programmes are recognised by the NCFHE and pegged at respective levels with the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF). Participants are paid a training allowance, which is calculated on the national minimum wage.

The Work Placement Scheme forms part of the Training for Employment project, which may be considered for co-financing by the European Social Fund 2014-2020.

Eligibility Criteria

Trainees: Persons who are unemployed or inactive can apply for this scheme. Other entry requirements may be requested depending on the chosen work/ study area;